The Winslow town center provides commercial and civic services in a pleasant small town atmosphere. The 300-acre Puget Sound Environmental Learning Center is two miles away. There is strong local support for the public schools, an active parks and recreation department and a strong commitment to open spaces and parks, including Gazzam Lake as a nature preserve and the Grand Forest. The island is home to many artists, writers and professionals and in support of a very literate population we have the Bainbridge Performing Arts Center, Bloedel Reserve, Bainbridge Island Winery and the Eagle Harbor Book Store. Kitsap County Transit provides services that connect directly to the Seattle ferry.